Day 1 – Arrival: Get ready for the time of your life when you fly into Moi airport for your African adventure. You will be welcomed by our friendly representative who will welcome you at the airport before transferring you west through Kenya's fertile highlands to Baobab Beach Resort & Spa, where you will spend the next 3 days at leisure.  You will stay here on an all-inclusive basis, which means you do not have to worry about meal times thanks to the hotel’s restaurant, which offers a variety of delicious cuisine. After check-in, you will be able to make the most of the stunning hotel and its modern facilities. 

 

Day 2 to 3 - Baobab Beach Resort: You will spend the next 2-days fulfilling your heart’s desire at Baobab Beach Resort. Each day, you will wake up to a delicious breakfast feast. After your meal, you will be free to decide how you want to spend your days. To truly unwind, head to the spa and treat yourself to a massage or beauty treatment. There is a steam room, hydro bath, and hot tub, which guests are able to enjoy. If you want some adventure, then you can play tennis at this resort, as well as darts, table tennis and there are also host of watersport facilities on offer. Guests can also take a stroll through the resort’s lush garden, or swim in the 3-tier pool. Best of all, guests are near the beach, which provides an ideal spot to sunbath in or enjoy stunning sunsets.

 

Day 4 - Mombasa & Shimba Hills: This morning you will be picked up from your beach hotel and taken to Shimba Hills, where you will enjoy an hour-long nature and cultural tour. You will learn about butterfly breeding as well as the local cultural when you visit a Digo village. Next, you will visit the beautiful Sheldrick Falls, which is deep in the river valley of the National Reserve.  You will be wowed when you spot the spectacular 82-foot falls, which boast a natural plunge pool at the foot. You will have the chance to shower in the cool waters of the waterfall or simply take a refreshing walk around it. If you prefer to give the walk a miss, then you can opt to go on a short game drive instead.  After a fun morning, you will head to the Camp for a late lunch.  In the afternoon, you can relax at the Camp and enjoy a spectacular African sunset sinking behind the serene silhouette of the Usambara Mountains in neighboring Tanzania. You may even spot elephants in the distance as the Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary, is nearby. 

 

Day 5 - Shimba Hills, Tsavo East National Park & Taita Hills Sanctuary: After an early breakfast at the lodge, you will be driven North and follows the scenic route of the railway line, which was built by the British, in the nineteenth century. You will see the vast plains of Tsavo in the distance, with the rolling Taita Hills on the horizon. From here you will enter Ngutuni Sanctuary for a game drive, which borders with Tsavo East National Park. Keep your eyes peeled as you spot wildlife including lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalos as well as a huge variety of plains game and bird life. You will stop for a delicious lunch at Ngutuni Lodge, overlooking a waterhole. It is the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the tranquillity of your surroundings.  In the afternoon, you will proceed to the Taita Hills Sanctuary and check in at the Salt Lick Lodge, which is built on stilts overlooking a waterhole where animals come to drink. You will have time to freshen up before you embark on a night game drive in the sanctuary where you can see nocturnal animals.  Your senses will be on high alert as you experience the sounds of the African jungle, which can be quite exhilarating.  The Sanctuary is home to varied species of birds and animals that include lions, elephants, giraffes and zebras. After an eventful evening, you will return to the lodge for an overnight stay. 

 

Day 6 - Taita Hills Sanctuary to Mombasa: Wake up early and embark on a game drive in the Sanctuary and witness the animal kingdom rise from its slumber. On a clear day, the imposing magnificence of the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro crystallizes your morning drive returning to the Resort for breakfast. After your feast, you will go on another game drive in the Sanctuary. This will be the final safari of this trip so speak to the guide if you want to see a particular animal and the guide will try their best to make it happen. After lunch at the Lodge, you will leave for Mombasa, and arrive at Baobab Beach Resort & Spa by late afternoon.

 

Day 7 to 9 - Baobab Beach Resort: Discover that paradise is a place on earth when you spend the next few days back at Baobab Beach Resort & Spa. This tranquil resort boasts a lush garden, and overlooks the Indian Ocean – so you will be surrounded by stunning scenery wherever you go. You will be able to spend your days as you wish, so feel free to swim in the 3-tier pool, or enjoy a pampering treatment at the spa centre.

 

Day 10 – Departure:  Today, your African experience will sadly come to an end. After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to Nairobi Airport to travel back to the UK. As you board the flight, your mind will be buzzing with the adventures you’ve enjoyed. If you would like to travel in a premium cabin or extend your stay, then please speak with our travel specialists who will be happy to assist you.